Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night And of Straunge Noyses, Crackes, and Sundrie Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms
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Authors:
- Harrison, Robert
1820 - 1897
- Lavater, Ludwig
1527 - 1586
About this book
In an era marked by superstition and the burgeoning influence of the Reformation, "Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night And of Straunge Noyses, Crackes, and Sundrie Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms" by Ludwig Lavater offers a profound exploration of the supernatural. This theological treatise examines ghostly apparitions and the ominous signs that precede significant events, reflecting the era's anxieties about mortality and divine intervention. With its meticulous analysis of spectral phenomena and forewarnings, this document serves as a crucial resource for historians and students of early modern belief systems. Dive into Lavater's insights and unravel the intricate relationship between faith and fear in a transformative period.
